As an artist, I think it is a net negative for us. Disregarding the copyright issue, I think it’s also consolidating power into large corporations, going to kill learning fundamental skills (rip next generation of artists), and turn the profession into a low skill minimum wage job. Artists that spent years learning and perfecting their skills will be worth nothing and I think it’s a pretty depressing future for us. Anways thoughts?
I love Stormzy!
I’m not sure what you like, but in general high quality modern hip hop artists IMO would be (I’m sure you’ve already heard several of these) (no order):
-Kendrick Lamar -XXXTENTACION -J. Cole -Earl Sweatshirt -Isaiah Rashad -Lil Darkie -Vince Staples -Childish Gambino -Little Simz -Angel Haze -Kilo Kish -JID -SZA -BROCKHAMPTON -Joji -Ski Mask tha Slump God -Kanye West (yes I know 😔) -Fukkit -Big Sean -Lil Wayne -Denzel Curry -DOECHII -Smino -Tyler the Creator -Tierra Whack
I’m no expert and even many of my favorite artists I haven’t listened to their whole discography.
I could definitely narrow this down if I knew what vibes you’re looking for, many offer very very different qualities and some are very polarizing (for good reasons).
Thanks for this list! These will keep me busy 🎧